hunting dog training training methods:




 hunting dog training training methods:

the opportunity method
the compulsive method
the inducive or motivation method
combination of training methods

the opportunity method

The Opportunity Method. The opportunity method takes advantage of chance occurrences which relate to obedience exercises. If the dog 'sits', 'stands', tdrops', 'jumps', 'fetches' or whatever, the obedience command for that exercise is immediately given by the handler. This reinforces the command and associates it with the action occurring at the time, the handler then immediately positively reinforces the action by praise, 'click', treat, etc. In the analogy of the child's 'Hot and Cold Caine', the 'seeker' receives shot' signals only and does not have been taught the rules of the game before the game commences. indeed, the child would not be aware of the existence of a 'treasure'. The 'seeker' has to work out the rules of the game as s/he plays it. Of course, the guides have to know the rules of the game.